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Graduate Assistant - Center for Outdoor Recreation & Leadership

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  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Graduate Assistant
  • Closing at: Jan 31 2026 - 23:55 EST
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Title: Graduate Assistant - Center for Outdoor Recreation & Leadership

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: 10

Additional Schedule Details: Spring 2026

Contact Person: Aurora Joyce

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The GA in the Center for Outdoor Recreation and Leadership will assist with duties and responsibilities in the following areas:
• Develop and implement program curriculum and educational materials focused on outdoor recreation, park management and leadership development.
• Providing applied learning experiences for students in outdoor leadership, risk management, recreation programming, and environmental education.
• Supporting faculty and student research on outdoor recreation trends, conservation strategies, and nature-based tourism.
• Offering certifications and training to prepare students for careers in the outdoor industry, including climbing instruction, backcountry guiding, and Leave No Trace ethics.
• Strengthening partnerships with outdoor agencies, land management organizations, and recreation businesses to create job and internship opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled in a graduate program at EKU. 

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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